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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,623.22, 438,934.83 and 82,261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,623.22, 438,934.83 and 82,261.15 is: 123,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,623.22 : 438,934.83 = 82,261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,623.22/438,934.83 = 82,261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,623.22x = 438,934.83 × 82,261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,623.22x = 36,107,283,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,107,283,479.55/292,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,391.73

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